1969 BMW R50/5
| Engine Engine type Bore x Stroke Displacement Valves Compression ratio Max Power Max Torque Fuel system Transmission Final drive Clutch Ignition type Starting system Lubrication Exhaust Spark plug Battery Gear ratios | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed "Boxer" engine, OHV 67.0 x 70.6 mm (2.63 x 2.77 inches) 498 cc 2 valves per cylinder 8.6:1 32 hp (23.6 KW) at 6,400 rpm 39 Nm at 5,000 rpm 2 slide carburettors, Bing 1/26/113 - 1/26/114 4-speed (Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever) Cardan Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring Magneto ignition Kick starter Wet sump Bosch W 230 T 30 / Beru 230/14/3 A / Champion N7Y 6 volt 12 amp hour |
| Dimensions Frame type Castor Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance Dry weight Fuel capacity Colors Suspension (front) Suspension (rear) Tyre (front) Tyre (rear) Brake (front) Brake (rear) | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section 2100 mm (82.67 inches) 850 mm (33.46 inches) 1040 mm (40.94 inches) 1385 mm (54.42 inches) 850 mm (33.50 inches) 165 mm (6.49 inches) 205 kg 24 litres Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber Long swinging arm with strut 3.25 R19 4.00 R18 Drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter duplex full hub Drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter simplex full hub |
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